Re: I can't identify my laptop's sound chip

Posted on 2020-01-20, 18:28

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by DCG Retrowave

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MAZter wrote on 2020-01-20, 18:08: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfserv … mId/ob-121883-2 That's the one I already downloaded from HP that didn't work. It doesn't make sense to me because every other device driver for that model worked fine on my 6360t.

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I can't identify my laptop's sound chip

Posted on 2020-01-20, 18:01

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by DCG Retrowave

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This isn't exactly a retro laptop. In fact, it isn't even a proper laptop. However, I'm running Windows XP on it so I'm hoping someone might be able to help me. I purchased a 2011 HP 6360t Mobile Thin Client last year and immediately replaced the 4GB SDD with a 120 GB HDD to make the thin client …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-18, 17:58

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by DCG Retrowave

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I started a thread a while ago about using different video cards in my Pavilion (466MHz Celeron) with a 100W PSU. https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=39657 That thread is making me seriously reconsider swapping out the PSU XD I searched Google for information about connecting a 4-pin PSU …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-17, 18:15

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by DCG Retrowave

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Yeah, I figured the 20-pin was the primary connector I had to worry about. I'd still like to have a working PSU fan though because I prefer not to have a fire in my bedroom ;) I thought you were looking to replace the PSU? A more standard PSU will power the fan internally. If I can find a PSU …

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Re: Too New For XP?

Posted on 2020-01-16, 19:09

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by DCG Retrowave

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If you're looking for a video card that would be more compatible with XP, but still somewhat newer, you could try a GeForce 8800, 9800, or 280 (multiple versions of these exist with varying performance). These cards are from the Windows Vista era (DirectX 10), but they should handle XP gaming better …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-16, 18:56

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by DCG Retrowave

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Both of those 3-pin connectors should be for fans. Looks like HP just connected one of them to the PSU fan but used a slightly different connector. You will only need the 20-pin to power the board. Yeah, I figured the 20-pin was the primary connector I had to worry about. I'd still like to have a …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-16, 18:54

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by DCG Retrowave

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That is an Asus P2B98-XV, that 3 pin looks like a standard FAN header and may feed power back to the PSU fan. Can you read the writing on the board where that 3 pin is plugged in ? (your pic is not clear enough). Asus: https://www.asus.com/supportonly/P2B98-XV the pic in the manual shows that …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-16, 18:11

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by DCG Retrowave

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Dont be totally shocked. i have a few gateway P II based PCs that only have a 90w PSU. I wouldn't push them with a lot of heavy gaming, but they do work ok. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with such a weak PSU :D. I've heard that Astec PSUs are pretty reliable so at least it's a quality low- …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-15, 00:40

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by DCG Retrowave

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I'm referring to the cable connected to the motherboard in the second photo (next to the standard 20 pin cable). This smaller cable is connected to a 3 pin connector on my motherboard. The PSU I wanted to use in this machine has a 4 pin version and the computer I pulled it out of had a 4 pin …

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-13, 02:13

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by DCG Retrowave

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The PSU and motherboard have that 20 pin as well which is normal, but there's another cable going from the PSU to a 3 pin connector on my motherboard. The HIPRO I was hoping to use has a 4 pin cable instead.

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Re: HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-13, 00:12

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by DCG Retrowave

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You mean 4pin ? The PSU is a low power standard ATX as seen in these picture: https://picclick.com/Vintage-HP-Pavilion-6370Z-Tower-PC-Pentium-II-184111778182.html Any standard 200-300watt ATX should work fine as a replacement: https://www.replacepowersupply.com/300w-astec-aa20360.html There's a 3 …

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HP Pavilion 6370Z with only a 110w PSU :O

Posted on 2020-01-12, 22:04

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by DCG Retrowave

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I picked up an HP Pavilion 6370Z with a PII 350 MHz, 128 MB of RAM, 80 GB 7200RPM HDD, Ensoniq AudioPCI, 3COM PCI Ethernet, and LG CD-RW. What blew my mind was that the Astec PSU's max output is only 110w! This seems ridiculously low for a 1998 tower! I want to add a graphics card (PCI only because …

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Re: Shuttle XPC (2002/2003) for Windows 98SE?

Posted on 2020-01-09, 17:25

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by DCG Retrowave

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Thanks everyone for the info! Unfortunately, both Shuttles were sold before I had the money. I'm now looking at getting an HP Pavilion 6370Z with a PII 350 MHz. It's a normal tower so I should have an easier time replacing the PSU.

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Shuttle XPC (2002/2003) for Windows 98SE?

Posted on 2020-01-07, 22:01

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by DCG Retrowave

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I just found 2 Shuttle XPC computers locally, both for $25 CDN. They're both the same model, the SS51G (not sure if they're the 2002 version or the 2003 Hyper-Threading ones). The seller doesn't know the specs, but they are both complete PC's, not just the case and motherboard. I'm seriously …

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Pentium III laptop running extremely hot

Posted on 2020-01-07, 04:48

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by DCG Retrowave

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My Gateway Solo PRO 9300 running Windows Me seems to run much hotter than any other laptop I've ever owned. Even when idle, the bottom feels unusually hot and when gaming it feels too hot to even touch. The hot area is where the CPU is, so I'm begging to think it might need new thermal paste. Is the …

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Re: Missing drivers for a Gateway Solo 9300 Pro

Posted on 2020-01-05, 00:26

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by DCG Retrowave

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I found the updated ATI RAGE drivers and to my surprise, Midtown Madness now runs smoothly at medium settings! A 1999 game running well on a 2000 laptop impresses me :D The media keys are half working now. The CD controls work, but not the volume buttons/internet and email shortcuts. Perhaps my …

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Re: Memory leaks in Windows Me?

Posted on 2020-01-04, 21:09

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by DCG Retrowave

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I only have the update for System Restore. Where can I obtain all Me updates in 2020? Does Automatic Update still work?

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Re: Missing drivers for a Gateway Solo 9300 Pro

Posted on 2020-01-04, 21:03

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by DCG Retrowave

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The drivers installed, but the media keys still don't work 🙁 . The only one that partially functions is Play/Pause, but all it does is open Windows Media Player.

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Re: Memory leaks in Windows Me?

Posted on 2020-01-04, 20:43

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by DCG Retrowave

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Interesting. I use System Restore quite often on Windows XP and later so I have been planning on using it with Me. I installed the patch that allows System Restore to function past September of 2001 (there was a weird bug in Me that broke System Restore around that time). Was the stability …

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Re: Missing drivers for a Gateway Solo 9300 Pro

Posted on 2020-01-04, 20:36

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by DCG Retrowave

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Thanks for the link! This looks like one of those driver sites that wants you to download their own install filled with malware XD . I only downloaded the driver itself so I guess it's safe :D I'm still searching for the latest 98/Me ATI RAGE Mobility drivers. Hopefully I can find them so this …

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